Office of Secretary
Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 5, 2003
The Board of Directors of the Kittitas Reclamation District met in Regular Session on August 5, 2003. Directors in attendance were Chairman Brad Haberman, Vice Chairman Urban Eberhart, Jim Schnebly, Ed Wakkuri and Larry Bland. Also in attendance were Janeice Jump, Carol Ready, Jack Carpenter, Barbara Pettit and Legal Counsel John Gilreath.
A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland approved the agenda with the addition of Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously.
The Minutes of the July 1, 2003 meeting were approved as corrected with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to Water Update Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board the TWSA meeting is scheduled for tomorrow with an additional reduction anticipated. Mr. Carpenter further explained the USBR target is to get all diverters down to monthly entitlement flows by September. Holding KRD to monthly entitlement flows will necessitate rationing to landowners to assure fair and equitable treatment to all assessed acres.
Discussion followed with the consensus there will be no reductions to landowner allotments and any adjustments will be made by adjusting the days of operation.
Carol Ready presented a KCWP update distributed a water quality compliance policy for review and approval. Discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and Seconded by Larry Bland adopting Resolution 1-2003. The motion passed unanimously. Carol presented information on the display being prepared for presentation at the Kittitas County Fair. Carol apprised the Board the Kittitas County Commissioners are having a Watershed Plan Adoption Hearing scheduled for tonight explaining there is proposed legislation making the Watershed Plan, which was developed voluntarily, a regulatory document which would be enforced by Washington State Department of Ecology with limited local control. Carol apprised the Board she is in the process of preparing costs for KCWP becoming a Joint Board of Control. Carol presented information on comments she submitted on the Suspended Sediment TMDL. Carol presented information on the PBA/YTAHP funding explaining the 2003-2004 funding level should be the same as 2002-2003.
Moving to Manastash Creek Users Mr. Carpenter presented information on the Manastash Creek Natural Flow Users explaining comments have not been received back on the KRD draft letter to the USBR. Mr. Carpenter further explained there was a ground water meeting with Golder Associates and MWH regarding seepage studies on KRD and private ditches. Discussion followed regarding the USBR YRBWEP Diversion Reduction Agreement in conjunction with the piping of lateral 13.8. A motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved KRD consider entering into a Diversion Reduction Agreement, including acceptable protection language for the piping of lateral 13.8 under YRBWEP. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Carpenter presented information on the USBR YRBWEP South Branch Feasibility Investigation/Scope of Work explaining cost increases resulting in environmental studies. Discussion followed with a motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Urban Eberhart authorized KRD’s portion of $105,000.00 for the USBR YRBWEP South Branch Feasibility Investigation/Scope of Work. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to Lloyd Carney Pipeline Project Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Lloyd Carney has requested piping Turbine 6.7. Mr. Carpenter continued explaining his recommendation is to pipe starting at Turbine 6.6 for a total of 4,000 feet with Lloyd Carney purchasing materials and KRD providing installation. A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly approved the Lloyd Carney pipeline request as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board of the following employee changes explaining Joe Gilbert has been hired to replace Gary Johnson and Bobby Winingham will go on full military disability September 1, 2003.
Mr. Carpenter presented a request from Dave Hosmer regarding rental of the South Cle Elum by a non-KRD employee. Discussion followed with the consensus rental of the house to a non-KRD employee would be at fair market value if the house is not needed for an Upper County maintenance person.
Urban Eberhart presented updated information on the Kittitas County Roads Subdivision explaining Kittitas County Personnel were asked to prepare one road standard document.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Corey and Becky Andres Crossing Agreement Sec. 5 Twn. 19 Rng. 15 . A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Corey and Becky Andres Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented a proposal from Shane Jump to install Taranap canal liner in the Turbine Ditch for Edgement Development Sec. 32 Twn. 17 Rng. 19. explaining approximately 81/2 rolls of Taranap would be needed for the project. The cost of the Teranap is approximately $29,750.00. Discussion followed with a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Jim Schnebly authorizing the purchase of the Teranap and installation by Shane Jump as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Dennis Jensen Pipeline Project Sec. 8 Twn. 16 Rng. 20 A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Dennis Jensen Pipeline request as presented subject to review by adjacent impacted landowners. The motion passed unanimously.
Moving to the Tri-County Watershed Plan Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board there is a meeting scheduled today for adoption of the Tri-County Watershed Plan. Mr. Carpenter further explained other irrigation districts are supportive of the planning document but there is concern with House Bill 1336 and how it changes and effects local control. Discussion followed with the consensus KRD will participate in the process and will continue to review the document.
Moving to New Business Mr. Carpenter presented the following segregations for pre-approval subject to meeting the general guidelines:
Greg and Sue Armstrong Sec. 35 Twn. 17 Rng.19; Bruce and Carolyn Wilson Sec. 13 Twn. 17 Rng.17; Jim Cannell Sec. 30 Twn. 18 Rng 20; Scott Repp Sec.34 Twn. 17 Rng.19. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Armstongs have requested waving the boundary line adjustment fee for two (2) lots. Discussion followed with the consensus KRD continue the policy on boundary line adjustments and applicable fees. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Bruce and Carolyn Wilson, Jim Cannell and Scott Repp and Greg and Sue Armstrong segregations as presented subject to meeting the general guidelines. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Clayton Ingmire request for water delivery on Lot 4 Nelson Siding Road. Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Lot 4 is not assessed. Discussion followed with the consensus non-assessed lands are not eligible for water delivery.
Mr. Carpenter apprised the Board Todd Newsome Yakima Nation Fisheries requested the use of the emergency overflow structure at the Taneum Canal fish screens to acclimate 30,000 Coho in early March through early April and would need approximately 1 cfs pumped into the overflow structure. Mr. Carpenter referred Todd Newsome to the Taneum Canal Company Board.
Mr. Carpenter distributed information on Referendum Measure 54/ESSB 5028.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Kevin and Christina Chouinard Crossing Agreement Sec. 28 Twn.19 Rng. 18. A motion from Jim Schnebly and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Kevin and Christina Chouinard Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Ronald and Kevin Graham Crossing Agreement Sec. 26 Twn.17 Rng. 20 A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Ed Wakkuri approved the Ronald and Kevin Graham Crossing Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter presented the Kittitas County Tozer Road Crossing Permit Sec. 32 Twn. 17 Rng. 19 A motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Kittitas County Tozer Road Crossing Permit.
The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings:
August 5th Public Hearing Watershed Plan KC Commissioners
August 6th TWSA USBR
August 8th Wa. Cattle Assoc. Cattleman’s
August 12th Manastash Creek Users Dave Duncan Barn
August 13-14th RRA Audit KRD
August 19th WSWRA SVID
August 26th KCWP Board Mtg. KRD
August 29th Joint Board Yakima
Moving to Other Business Mr. Carpenter requested approval for Barbara Pettit to attend the Washington Finance Officers Association Conferene in Spokane September 16th-19th. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland authorized Barbara Pettit attend the WFOA Conference in Spokane September 16th – 19th. The motion passed unanimously.
With a motion from Urban Eberhart and seconded by Larry Bland the Board adjourned to Executive Session at 3:05 p.m. for 5 minutes to discuss Legal Issues. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board returned to Regular Session at 3:10 p.m. with a motion from Larry Bland and seconded by Ed Wakkuri. The motion passed unanimously.
The Directors monthly payroll vouchers were presented for signature and checks distributed accordingly.
The Summary Vouchers # 22727-22814 & 22816-22848 for June expenses in the sum of $237,316.95 were presented for approval. A motion from Ed Wakkuri and seconded by Larry Bland approved the Summary Vouchers as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
All Business having been concluded the meeting adjourned.
Bradley W. Haberman - Chairman
Jack W. Carpenter – Secretary-Manager